Martha Ballard's Diary, Jul. 18-22, 1795 (T)

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Clear and very warm. Polly workt for her Self, Sally made a ha^t for her. I was Calld to See Son Jonas inft, it Seems to have a Suden Cold. I gave her Rhubarb for it. mrs^s Kimbal there on a visit. my Side was in Shech pain I found it Dificult to wride. I Calld to See my Dagts, they were well as usual. mr Ballard returnd. Polly went to Son Pollards.

a^tSon Jonas & my Dagts.

Clear & very warm. I attended worship aftrn. mr [no entry] of winslow performd. his Discoarse was in vindication of a Teacher being Sent from God. I Calld to See Wilm Kenadys wife who has Cut her foot, Doct Cony there, Says her toe must be taken of. Ephm went to Jonas, finds them better.

A^t meeting, at mr Kenadys. Augus^ts Ballard here.

Clear and very warm morn. I feel a little more Comfortable, have been at home. my Dagt Lambart here, Sally went home with her. Shee wrode our hors.

a^t home. Dagt Lam^bt here.

Clear and warm. I have been at home, the wid^o Savage Came to See me, tarries all night. it is the first time I have Seen her to Converse with her Since her husbands Death.

a^t home. thee wido Savage Sleeps here.

Clear and warm. mrs Savage left here after Breakfast. I workt Some in my Gardin, wen^t aftern to See mrs Gill, find her Some better; to mrs Burtuns to See her inf^t, find it teething and attended with Some feaver. Calld at Son Pollards & Lambards, all well.

a^t ms Burtuns and other Neigbrs.

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July 18 - 22, 1795

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